Steal these great storage ideas to elevate your tiny kitchen today This bumper round-up of clever tiny house storage ideas will open your eyes to the possibilities of clever kitchen storage. I'm forever working on improving my kitchen storage and organisation and have utilised many of these ideas in my own home with great success. The good news is that upping your home organisation game is totally addictive, and once you start looking at your kitchen more objectively, you'll surprise yourself with how much space there actually is.  Tiny house storage options are all about using a littl ..read more

The hottest summer garden trends you can easily adopt in your own backyard. In recent years, the biggest garden trends have seen a shift towards sustainable practices and a focus on resilient plants in response to the changing climate. With climate change impacting our outdoor spaces, gardeners are increasingly turning to native plants and water-wise species to create vibrant and eco-friendly gardens. Vertical gardening has emerged as a great way to maximize limited space in urban areas, allowing gardeners to grow their own food and create lush green walls that not only beautify the surround ..read more

Timeless Kitchen Cabinet Colors: A Guide to Lasting Elegance Looking for the most timeless kitchen cabinet colour? You're in the right place! In the ever-evolving world of kitchen design, certain elements stand the test of time. Among these is the timeless colour palette for kitchen cabinets. When it comes to choosing the right cabinet colour for your kitchen, you don't want to be too trend-led, in my opinion (unless it happens to be a trend that you adore and have done for a while) because trends come and go, whereas you want your kitchen to last for years to come. In this blog post we are g ..read more

All the inspo you need for a coffee station of dreams Coffee bar organiser ideas to help you create a coffee bar with style and substance. I love a tea and coffee bar or station in a kitchen; in fact, I created one from an IKEA hack in my own kitchen last year, as they are a functional feature as well as a stylish focal point. Creating a cozy coffee nook in your small kitchen or dining room is a great way to kickstart your morning routine.  Here are some bar ideas for small spaces that tea and coffee lovers will adore along with some expert tips on how to make them work in your space ..read more

How many of these vacuuming mistakes are you guilty of? I hate vacuuming... There I said it! I'd much rather be DIYing or decorating than cleaning, but cleaning floors is an essential part of home maintenance. Seeing as the cleaning process is essential, it makes sense to do a great job and get it right the first time, as this approach can prolong the life of your carpets and flooring. I've spoken to a flooring expert who spilt the tea (no pun intended) on the best way to tackle carpet cleaning and common vacuuming mistakes to avoid. If, like me, you lack an in-house team of qualified profe ..read more

How to choose the best flooring for dogs according to an expert Choosing the best flooring for dogs in your home will depend on a few factors, such as budget, the room you are kitting out and the type of dog (& possibly how well-trained it is, too!). For first-time dog owners, flooring updates might arise after a few incidents, leading them to realise that their current situation isn't tenable (e.g. luxury cream carpets). If you're here because you've identified that some adjustments are required, especially when it comes to your home's flooring, then don't panic - we'll cut straight to ..read more

How to install DIY framed wallpaper panels This was my first attempt at DIY framed wallpaper panels and I'm happy to report it's one of the easiest home DIY projects. It's no secret that I'm obsessed with wall panelling and have several types in my home (I've written a whole bunch of DIY wall panelling tutorials; I'll link them at the end) and I also love transforming a space with wallpaper so this combination of wallpapering in the wall panels was right up my street! The good news is that wallpapering in panelling is much easier than papering a whole room or even a single wall because you h ..read more

How to clean a deck with Ronseal decking cleaner and what you need to know Cleaning the decking is a task that I don't do often enough and one that always produces such good results that I kick myself for not doing it more regularly. Over the years, I've tried several different methods of decking cleaning, so I thought it might be helpful to share my thoughts about each of them with some top tips and even a money-saving hack too.  People will often tell you that you need to use a specialist decking cleaning product for wooden decking, and Ronseal decking cleaner is one of the most well-k ..read more

Don't wait to start your summer garden prep - these tips are ideal for Easter weekend. Early spring is the best time to lay the groundwork for a successful summer garden. In this blog post, I'm going to share some top tips for summer garden prep so you can quickly and easily get the ball rolling. Future you will thank you! With Easter bank holiday weekend just around the corner, this is the perfect time to make a start on these important jobs and with the right strategies in place, you can ensure that your lawn and flower beds are ready for summer and the rest of your garden is looking its be ..read more

A straightforward guide to installing paste-the-wall wallpaper Paste-the-wall wallpaper is my favourite type of wallpaper design because it saves all that faffing about with floppy sheets of sticky wallpaper that rip easily when you try to adjust them on the wall because they are soggy with adhesive. In my experience, you can achieve much better quality results the first time using paste-the-wall wallpaper because there's less mess, and the paper is so much easier to handle.  Wallpaper and wall murals are back in vogue big time in 2024 and are an excellent way to give a space a fresh loo ..read more